An organ is a part of the body that does a particular job, such as the brain, heart and lungs.

The function of an organ is its job within the body.

The heart is an organ that pumps blood around the body.

Blood is pumped around the body by the heart.

A model is used to describe something that cannot be experienced directly.

Function of the heart

Science

In this Human circulatory system unit, pupils learn about the function of the heart, blood and blood vessels in humans. In the Breathing and respiration unit, they will build on this knowledge to learn about the lungs and breathing, including gas exchange in humans. 

In the Healthy eating unit, pupils learnt that animals, including humans, cannot make their own food; they get nutrition from what they eat. In this The human circulatory system unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to recognise ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals including humans

This unit explores the human circulatory system, identifying the heart, blood vessels, and blood functions. It examines how diet, exercise, drugs, and lifestyle affect body function and details nutrient and water transport in animals. Emphasis is on data recording and presenting findings.

The human circulatory system

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Use of equipment that may require supervision for safety, e.g. scissors in KS1, needles, paint, knives, cooking.

Approximately how many times does the average heart beat in one day?

The heart's function is to pump {{}} to all parts of the body.

The average heart is the size of a human __________ and roughly the same shape as an upside down pear.

Which of these can be used to help us to learn about the human heart?

Match each statement with an answer to describe the structure and function of the heart.

a part of the body that performs a specific function

Match the organ with the sense it is responsible for.

Which system breaks down food, provides the body with nutrients and gets rid of waste?

Content guidance

Risk assessment required - equipment

Exploration of objects

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Function of the heart

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.